Sahibzada Farhan Leads Pakistan to 56/2 in Powerplay vs USA

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup innings began aggressively, with Farhan and Ayub taking full advantage of the early overs. Farhan’s 218.75 strike rate showcased his dominance, while Ayub played steadily at 111.76 SR. The first wicket fell at 54 when Saim Ayub was caught by Netravalkar off van Schalkwyk. Shortly after, Pakistan lost their second wicket at 56, with captain Salman Agha dismissed for just 1 run.

The bowling effort from the USA was led by Shadley van Schalkwyk, who picked up 2 wickets for just 8 runs in 2 overs, keeping the run rate under control. Saurabh Netravalkar and Milind Kumar bowled economically but couldn’t stop Pakistan from accumulating quick runs. Extras added just 1 run to the total, showing Pakistan’s clean hitting.

By the end of the powerplay, Pakistan was well-positioned at 56/2, with Farhan ready to accelerate further alongside the middle-order batters, including Babar Azam and Usman Khan. The powerplay showcased Pakistan’s aggressive approach and set a solid platform for the next phase of the innings. Fans will be eager to see how the innings unfold in the Pakistan vs USA contest.